Veneranda is a lovely rural villa which consists of two separate stone buildings situated on the side of a hill. Veneranda offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and mountains and is the perfect, private holiday retreat. The town of Pescaglia is only 4km away.

A few metres away from the villa in the pretty mature garden is the pre-fabricated chlorine cleansed swimming pool. The pool is an unusual shape and is above ground level. There are some lovely views beyond the trees and bushes that surround the gardens and pool.

At the front of the villa is a raised wooden terrace. It is furnished with a table, four chairs and a parasol. The terrace is surrounded by a wooden safety fence and offers some lovely views of the surrounding countryside beyond the nearby trees. Further down the garden is a wonderful covered loggia with a long table and bench seating.

Entry to the first villa is directly into a cosy open plan lounge, kitchen and diner. The room is full of rustic charm with its rough stone walls, tiled floor and wooden ceiling. It is furnished with a double sofa, television, an open fireplace and a dining table with two chairs. The compact kitchenette is fitted with gas hobs and a small fridge with a freezer compartment. Left of the entrance is a small bathroom with a shower.

Right of the main entrance is a flight of open wooden stairs which lead up to the mezzanine bedroom. This charming room is furnished with a double bed, a chair, a clothes rail and a chest of drawers. The single window allows light to enter the room and offers some lovely views of the rolling hills.

Entry to the second, larger villa is directly into the kitchen and diner. This room is full of charm and has a wonderful open fireplace. It is furnished with a dining table with four chairs. The length of one wall is taken up by the kitchen area which is fitted with an oven, gas hobs, small fridge with icebox and a dishwasher.

From the kitchen and diner is a flight of wooden stairs that lead to the first floor. Midway up the stairs is an open doorway which gives access to the lounge. This room is very rustic and has quite a low ceiling. It is furnished with a double sofa and a television. A small window allows some natural light to enter.

Immediately at the top of the stairs a wooden double bed and a wardrobe. Double wooden doors open out onto a small balcony which offers access to the grounds and terrace via a paved slope. The bedroom has access to a bathroom with shower. This small room is suitable only for a single child.

A small flight of wooden steps lead up to the master bedroom. It is furnished with a double bed, double wardrobe and a wooden chair. Natural light enters through the window which offers some lovely views of the beautiful countryside.

3 double bedrooms, 1 with en-suite bathroom.

Double beds cannot be converted into twins.

Each villa has its own private entrance.

The pool is several feet above ground and children should take caution.

Pool Info

Directly outside the villa is the sparkling pre-fabricated swimming pool. The pool is an irregular shape and several feet above ground level. A set of metal ladders give access to the cool waters. There is plenty of privacy due to the surrounding trees and bushes.

The pool is chlorine cleansed and measures 6x3 metres with a depth of 0.80 – 1.50 metres. It is open from may to September, weather permitting. There are plenty of sun loungers close to the pool on the nearby lawn.

In House: Facilities

The size of the villa is 75 sqm

Furnished garden

Furnished terrace

Furnished loggia

Pizza oven

Stone barbecue

Fire place (open)

TV Sat

Stove top espresso machine

Kettle

Oven

Dishwasher

Washing Machine Inhouse

Iron

Ironing board

Baby cot

Highchair

Hairdryer

Mosquito screens

Internet WI-FI Inhouse

No smoking

Pets welcome

Onsite: Facilities and Local Services

Swimming pool – Pre-fabricated, 6x3 mtrs and 0.80 – 1.50 mtrs deep. It is open from May to September, weather permitting.

Leisure - Wine and olive oil tasting, walking, cycling.

Horse riding – Gallicano 25km away

Tennis – Piegaio 7km away

Golf – Montecantini 64km away

Cook on request - Available on request with additional charge.

Other services - Bus service 50 mtrs away, this is not a mainline service and a car is necessary.

Railways – Diecimo 15km away

Parking – On site

Approach road – All paved, Steep and not suitable for low or long vehicles.

The Security Deposit is 200 Euro payable only in Euro. This is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
included

Baby cot: 1
available on request 40 euro per item per week

High chair: 1
available on request, no extra cost

Optional extra costs: There is a 10 Euro charge per week for the internet USB key drive.

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The Security Deposit is 200 Euro payable only in Euro. This is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
included

Baby cot: 1
available on request 40 euro per item per week

High chair: 1
available on request, no extra cost

Optional extra costs: There is a 10 Euro charge per week for the internet USB key drive.

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Veneranda - the villas are nicely secluded. The owners are very helpful people. It must be a lovely place in the height of summer. Veneranda has changed hands but the contact number given is for the previous owner. Access off the road too steep. We did not realize it was so high up in the hills meaning that for the time of year it was too cold being 8 degrees lower than Lucca. The swimming pool was only 16 degrees when we arrived and dropped to 13 degrees over the fortnight. We had to ask the owners how to use the gas heaters as it was too cold for the baby to sleep at night. We also had log fires for the last 4 nights. Veneranda is a little far from other places making it quite a journey to go anywhere. In the summer it would be lovely to lay around the pool.

There are not any near to Veneranda but in Fiano Di Pescaglia there is a very good Pizzeria/restaurant that the locals use. We had a very interesting lunch at a very good price. As you enter the village from Trebbio it is on a left hand corner.

To Tuscany team comments for this review:

02.11.2015

Thank you for letting us know. The contact details have been corrected.

The owner has replaced the crockery with a new service for 12 people. The pots are equipped with all lids. The can opener has been renewed. Additional baking trays and oven dishes have also been added.

The nearest grocery shop and post office can be found Pescaglia which is only 4km away. Pescaglia is a lovely rural town with plenty of popular bars and restaurants to choose from. “La Sosta-Ristorante & Pizzeria” comes highly recomended by the owners of Veneranda. The nearest pharmacy is in Convalle, 7 km away from the villa.

No it is not possible to arrive early, this is to ensure the villa is fully prepared for your arrival.
To ensure the villa can be prepared for the next guest please depart by 10:00

- Are pool towels supplied?

available on request

- Is there Internet in the villa?

Internet via pen drive with weekly charge

- Can we bring an extra person / child that can sleep on an air mattress or not the couch?

No, for fire and safety regulations, and insurance purposes, the maximum number of people indicated on the description cannot be exceeded.
NB: anyone aged 2 or above counts towards the occupancy of the house.

- Can we order a cot and / or high chair?

Please see here if it is possible in your villa. You can order these while completing your booking online, or at a later date by logging into you account.

- Where do I find information about the final cleaning, security deposit and other extra charges?

For complete details about what costs are included and excluded see here

- How much does heating cost in Italy?

Heating is very expensive in Italy. Most properties charge heating by consumption. Please make sure on arrival you are shown the meter so that you can check your spending. Here you can see how heating is charged at your villa.

- Is there a local bike hire place?

For bike hire shops see here, this is not an exhaustive list. On arrival you can check with the property owner for the closest shop.

- Where is the nearest grocery shop?

Click here for information about the nearest village/town and grocery shop.

- Is it possible to have a Welcome Hamper? if yes, how can we order one?

Yes, a Welcome Hamper can be provided (service provided by local supplier). To order a Welcome Hamper please login into your account and place the order for one Welcome Hamper

- Where is the nearest recommended restaurant?

Click here for information about the nearest village/town and restaurant.

Click here to view information we have put together to assist you with your travel plans

- When do I get the directions and keyholder contact?

After paying the balance you will receive the directions. They will also be accessible in your account.
You will also be supplied with a contact number for To Tuscany in case you should have any queries about the property on arrival

- Where do I find the directions?

Once your balance payment has been received you can access the directions from your account.

- Can we book a weekly stay not arriving on Saturday?

From June to end September, it is not possible to change the arrival/departure days. In other seasons it can be considered only for last minute bookings and at the owners discretion. Please contact us for more information or if you have a specific request.

- What is there to do for children in the area?

Click here for some ideas of what to do with children while on holiday

Villas which allow pets have an icon with a dog. Please check the description page of your villa for the icon. If pets are accepted this is normally limited to ONE dog per booking, please contact your agent for any questions. Some properties have extra charges for pets, make sure you check the extra charges here for pet charges.

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